Disneyland days 3 and 4

On day 3, we took both kids to California adventure for the opening of Cars Land. The kiddos absolutely love the movie and all the characters so we were so excited. It was pretty crowded but just being in "radiator springs" was so cool. I really like California adventures. We had the best weather we could ask for. We did the big ferris wheel, Ariel's ride, monsters inc, etc. Bella rode a few rides with Eric that were super fun for her. Bella's favorite part, we had reservations to have lunch with the Disney princesses at Ariel's restaurant. The food was delicious and Bella got to meet Ariel, snow white, Aurora, Cinderella, and Mulan. She loved it and had so much fun. My favorite ride there is soaring over California. I was worried Bella might get scared, but she loved it! We had such a good family day just the 4 of us!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On our last day, we met my papa, Sandy, Cas, and Tio Gabe at San Clemente beach. Wow, was it beautiful!!, the weather was mid 70's and gorgeous. The kids had so much fun! We followed the beach with an awesome Mexican lunch in san juan capistrano to celebrate father's day.San Clemente is so beautiful, oh how'd I would love to live there! It was my idea of a perfect Saturday! Our vacation was the best ever. The kids did so well, and to get to go to Disneyland with just Bella, then just Eric and I, then take the kids to see cars land really was a dream come true. I can't wait to take them again!!

 

 

 

 

Disneyland days 1 and 2

For Bella's birthday this year, Eric and I decided to take her to Disneyland. We had been talking to her about it for several months and every time she saw the commercial on tv, she'd get so excited! Our first day at Disneyland, Papa stayed with JJ so that Eric and I could take Bella by herself without Julian. The 3 of us had a great time! She was excited to wear her minnie outfiit and getbsome alone mommy and daddy time. She got on all the rides, and loved every one of them. She did the flying elephants, small world, princess castle, met Minnie mouse, pirates of the Caribbean, the haunted mansion,drove the cars, and many more. We got tonsee the awesome parade, which she was in love with. The weather was a beautiful 70 degrees, and there were virtually no lines. I really enjoyed the day with just the 3 of us, and she did even more. That night, we had dinner with papa and had yummy crab. It was pretty much my idea of a perfect day. I hope she remembers this trip forever...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Thursday, it was my birthday! For my day, I wanted to go to Disneyland just Eric and I so that we could ride the big kid rides. My favorites were splash mountain, space mountain, Indiana jones, thunder railroad and just being able to sit and have lunch just the 2 of us. It was a good day! That evening, we had dinner the 4 of us, and papa and Sandy at buca di peppo,my favorite! It was a very special birthday...

 

 

 

 

 

Bella's first dance recital

The time finally came for Bella's dance recital. She was soooo beyond excited for the big day. She had been practicing in dance class with such intensity,no was so proud. Papa, Sandy, Cas, Gabe, Becky, Tommy, and grandma and grandpa drove from far away to be here for the big day. Niño, Jen, and Amy were also there and so excited. She did great! She looked at her friends next to her rather than out at the audience, but so did most of the girls. The recital was so very good, there are so many talented dancers there. Bella did so well! The only downside was that she didn't feel good so she was pretty exhausted and run down. We were all so proud of her, she really did great. She is for sure sticking with dancing, she can't wait until next month to start up again. I have a dancer on my hands ;)